Who is Hossam Ahmed El-Halaw? Meet the new Assistant Minister of Emergency and Disaster Affairs.

President Ahmed Al-Shar'a issued Presidential Decree No. (56) for the year 2025, appointing Dr. Hussam Ahmed Al-Halak as Assistant Minister of Emergencies and Disasters for Planning and Institutional Efficiency.

This step comes as part of the Syrian government's efforts to enhance governmental performance and develop the administrative structure in the Ministry of Emergencies and Disasters, especially in light of the significant challenges the country faces from natural disasters and recurring humanitarian crises.

Dr. Hussam Ahmed Al-Halak possesses extensive academic and scientific experience in the field of management and planning, serving as a faculty member at Gaziantep University in Turkey within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration.

Dr. Hussam holds a Ph.D. in Management with a special focus on institutional innovation, known for his distinguished academic activity through publishing several peer-reviewed research papers in prestigious international journals, as well as participating in specialized scientific conferences at the regional level.

Dr. Al-Halak is known for his expertise in modern management, business intelligence, and organizational maturity assessment, overseeing numerous research and projects focusing on enhancing institutional efficiency and innovation in management.

The appointment of Dr. Hussam Al-Halak as Assistant Minister of Emergencies and Disasters comes at a stage requiring the restructuring of the ministry and enhancing its organizational efficiency.

It is expected that his academic experience will contribute to designing proactive strategies to improve human resources and logistical management within the ministry, in addition to enhancing coordination between government sectors, donors, and international organizations operating in the humanitarian and relief field.

This appointment represents a significant step in enhancing the capacity of the Ministry of Emergencies and Disasters to professionally and methodically deal with natural disasters and humanitarian crises, thereby enhancing the ministry's readiness and effectiveness in crisis management and institutional planning.